Dirigible lamp-support.



W. R. UUCHRAN.

DIBIGIBLE LAMP SUPPORT.

APPLICATION FILED mums, 1914.

Patented Aug. 25, 1914.

THE NORRIS PETERS C0,. PHOTO-LITHQ. WASHINGTON. D4 L" a assa.

. with headlightstor automobiles nar TATESPATENT FFI warren. sari 1on1) scone-Lair, or .iareesviiznn, ILLINOIS.

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To all whom it may concern Be it known that l, WALTER 1R. CooHnAN,

a citizen of the United States, residing at liig' sville, in the county otlrlendcrson and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful llmprovements in Dirigible Lamp-Supports, oi which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to improve inents in dirigiblc lamp supports, and is particularly designedior use in connection vehicles. i

The object oil the inventionis to provide a dirigible lamp connection (actuated from the steering device) that is simple, inexpensive, durable and eilicient in operation; and a further object the provision of a lamp support that is adjustable to dii'lerent sized lamps, in order that lamps of varying sizes may be used upon the single support.

The invention consists in a. novel combi nation of elements connecting the lamp with the steering device as will be hereinafter pointed out and embodies an a-dpistable supporting arm and particular means for holdingu said arm in adjusted position to adapt the support for varying; sizes of lamps.

In the accompanying drawings illustrated one complete example of the physical embodiment of my invention constructed according; to the best mode l have so far devised for the practical application of the principles. a

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the lamp support and showing in dotted lines a lamp, to illustrate its connection with the support. Fig. 2 is an elevation, with parts in section, ofthe support, and Fig. 3 is plan viewof the under side of the bracket oi the support.

In the preferred embodiment of my invention as illustrated in the drawings, I employ a T-shaped bracket 1 having a threaded pintle 2, which is adapted to screw into i a socket 3, threaded for the purpose. This the posts or arms 6 and 7. These arms 6 and 7 are identical in structure and are mp g terchangeable, each having a threaded end 8 passed through an opening 9 near each end and other tween itself and the bracket.

flange or shoulder 17 on the Specificatiouof Letters Patent. Patented plug, 25, 1914,. Application filed January 15, 1914. Serial No. 812,322. r i

of the bracket, and the nuts 10 and 14 at the under side of the bracket are employed to imn'iovably clamp the postsin the bracket. The posts are adjustable in the bracket and may be turnedtoward or away from each othcr.= A slidable lever plate 12, slotted at 11,. is formed with ahandle or ball ISyand is located directly beneath one end of the bracket 1. Thelever plate 12 is slida ble along the under faceof the bracketl, but the plate is held to the bracket by-means of the nut 14 which clamps the: plateflbe- The end of the r plate opposite the .ball 13 is provided with an upwardly projecting lug 15, movable in a groove 16 in thelower face of the bracket 1 H r The posts 6 and 7 are adjustable with relation to each other, and because of the pres ence of the bends in the posts, they may be. turned to adapt them to different sized lamps. Thus, after the holdingnuts 10 and 14: have been loosened, the posts may be turuedin the bracket, each to the same corresponding position toward or away from each other to decrease or increase the distance between themin order to adapt them to a smaller or larger lamp After the posts have been turned to proper position they may be clamped by means of the nuts 10 and 14; will be readily understood.

The adjustment of the plate 12 will be evident from the showing in Fig. 2. Kit

is desired to move the plate, the nut 14 is i turned loose, and then by means of the ball 13, the plate is bodily slid in toward the pintle 2, to the desired position. ,The nut is then turned on the threaded end 8 of the post,and the plate is clamped and fixed be tween the nut and the bracket, and the post is rigidly held between the nut and the post.

In Fig. 1 a lamp is indicated in dotted lines at 18. and this is provided with the usual attaching means for supporting the lamp on the posts 6 and 7.

From the above description taken in connection with the drawings it is evident that the lamp support is simple in construction and operation and quickly attachable for different sized lamps, and that the device as a whole possesses merit to render it of value for use in connection with the supportingof lamps on vehicles. All parts of the device are, of course, constructed of metal, and the its pintle 2 which is threaded in the socket 3 is rotatable therein it being understood that the pintle is loosely secured into the socket.

in order to permit the rotation of the pintle in the socket. The ball 13 forms part of a ball and socket joint with a connecting rod (not shown) which is suitably connected to a movable part of the steering gear of 1 Copies of this patent may be obtainedfor the automobile. Thus, when the steering gear is moved a corresponding rotary movement is imparted to the bracket 1 through the lever 12. And the light is thrown in the direction that the front -wheels of auto are going so that the driver can seeplainly whatever might be lIl-hlS way when turnlng and going around corners. By means of the slotted connection between the lever 12 and bracket the leverage may be adjusted as desired.

It is evident; from the abovedescription that the purposes and objects of my invention are fulfilled in the device as set forth.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

The combination in a dirigible lamp with a perforated bracket, a socket anda pintle and a lamp post fitted in andhaving a MGHENRY, PnARsoN.

five cents each, by addressing Washington, I). C.

the Commissioner of Patents, 

